Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Colorado Bend
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Capt'n Karl's Colorado Bend
Capt'n Karl's Colorado Bend is a nighttime trail running event at Colorado Bend State Park in Bend, TX on July 17, 2027. The event offers multiple trail distances and course maps for each distance.
Distances offered include:
- 5k trail run
- 10k trail run
- 20k trail run
- 30k trail run
- 60k trail run
- Youth trail run
Course information notes that the 30k and 60k use two loops and the 10k and 20k also use looped courses. The park features cliffs, canyon lands, limestone caves, natural springs, and waterfalls, and the event uses existing park trails.
Aid station provisions vary by distance. The 30k and 60k have multiple fully serviced aid stations including the start and finish area; the 10k and 20k have two fully serviced aid stations including the start and finish area; the 5k has no on course aid stations and only access to aid at the loop start and end. The event is cupless; participants should bring a reusable cup, bottle, or other water container. Typical aid station fuel includes basic foods, electrolyte products, and soda options.
All finishers receive a medal. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top masters male and female. Event shirts are provided to those registered before the shirt cutoff date of July 1; later registrants receive alternative event apparel or swag. Pacers are permitted only for 60k runners on their second lap and must follow event registration and fee requirements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
